master of ceremonies
noun phrase
1
: a person who determines the forms to be observed on a public occasion
2
: a person who acts as host at a formal event
3
: a person who acts as host for a program of entertainment (as on television)
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Roan is set to perform at the event, which will be hosted by comedian Trevor Noah, marking the former late-night host's fifth consecutive run as master of ceremonies.
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Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
At the end was the dean of the College of Cardinals and the master of ceremonies.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 7 May 2025
An attempt to get a free birthday sundae at Friendly’s turned into a satanic ritual, with Lady Gaga serving as both waitress and master of ceremonies in the Saturday Night Live sketch.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2025
The pope then removes the ring and gives it to the master of ceremonies, who will have the new pope’s name inscribed on it.
—Christopher Watson, ABC News, 8 May 2025
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Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
At the end was the dean of the College of Cardinals and the master of ceremonies.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 7 May 2025
An attempt to get a free birthday sundae at Friendly’s turned into a satanic ritual, with Lady Gaga serving as both waitress and master of ceremonies in the Saturday Night Live sketch.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2025
The pope then removes the ring and gives it to the master of ceremonies, who will have the new pope’s name inscribed on it.
—Christopher Watson, ABC News, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for master of ceremonies
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“Master of ceremonies.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/master%20of%20ceremonies. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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